1/2 Yuan 'Fat Man dollar' type

€1.00
IssuerRepublic of China
Year1914
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Yuan
CurrencyYuan (1912-1948)
CompositionSilver (.700)
Weight13.60 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Luigi Giorgi
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#328, Kann#655, L&M#64
Obverse descriptionBust of Yuan Shikai facing left with Chinese ideograms above.
Obverse scriptChinese
Obverse lettering年三國民華中
(Translation: Year 3 of the Republic of China)
Reverse descriptionTwo Chinese ideograms within wreath with more above.
Reverse scriptChinese
Reverse lettering圓一當枚二每 中 圓
(Translation: 2 pieces for 1 Yuan 1/2 Yuan)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage3 (1914)  - 年三 -
Catalog ID7369524160
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